Super Smash Bros. Ultimate revealed, here’s all you need to know + presentation, trailers, more

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During the Nintendo Direct: E3 2018, we finally got our first proper look at Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo Switch, which is called Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It will be released on December 7th. You can check out the official website for more details about the game, including videos for the various fighters!

In case you missed it, here’s the full recording of the presentation:

And here’s the video introducing all the fighters available in this game (the number indicates the order they were added to the game):

01 – Mario
04 – Samus
06 – Kirby
14 – Bowser
03 – Link
02 – Donkey Kong
07 – Fox
20 – Falco
21 – Marth
17 – Zelda
16 – Sheik
45 – Villager
24 – Mewtwo
27 – Meta Knight
38 – Sonic
13 – Peach
08 – Pikachu
15 – Ice Climbers
64 – Inkling
11 – Captain Falcon
29 – Zero Suit Samus
47 – Wii Fit Trainer
35 – Charizard
34 – Ivysaur
33 – Squirtle
Pokémon Trainer
10 – Ness
37 – Lucas
60 – Ryu
23 – Ganondorf
32 – Ike
61 – Cloud
31 – Snake
12 – Jigglypuff
19 – Pichu
25 – Roy
40 – Olimar
36 – Diddy Kong
41 – Lucario
21e – Kucina
56 – Robin
63 – Bayonetta
26 – Game and Watch
50 – Greninja
59 – Duck Hunt
42 – R.O.B.
18 – Dr Mario
28 – Pit
28e – Dark Pit
54 – Palutena
62 – Corrin
58 – Bowser Jr.
43 – Toon Link
22 – Young Link
39 – King Dedede
48 – Rosalina & Luma
51 – Mii Brawler
52 – Mii Swordfighter
53 – Mii Gunner
30 – Wario
49 – Little Mac
55 – Pac-Man
57 – Shulk
44 – Wolf
46 – Mega Man
09 – Luigi
05 – Yoshi
Daisy
Ridley

The “Ultimate” in the title isn’t just for show: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features all the characters that ever appeared in a Super Smash Bros. game, even if they didn’t make it into all the games. Yes, every single one. Even Snake!

But don’t worry about being overwhelmed by the massive amount of characters: the starting roster will be pretty small. Even better: they’ve streamlined how you can unlock the various characters, and made it more interesting.

And in case you’re wondering: yes, the 8 players battles from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U are back!

Next, here’s some details about some of the characters appearing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:

Mario

easy to use
has Cappy in this game
can wear the Wedding and Builder outfits

Link

wears the Champion’s Tunic from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
bombs are now Remote Bomb Rune (can be activated remotely)
Final Smash: Ancient Arrows
also wears the Tunic of the Wild

Ice climbers

they’re back!
once Nana is gone, you’re in for some deep trouble

Ike

wears his Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance outfit
also wears the Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn outfit
has slightly different voices depending on the outfit used

Pikachu

female Pikachu now available
Pikachu Libre also available

Fox

Design based on Star Fox Zero
Final Smash overhauled

Speaking of Final Smash, they have been overhauled: they’re now more straightforward, and “fast and ferocious”.

Falco

his Final Smash is similar to Fox’s, but more unruly

Ryu

when in 1 vs 1, he always faces opponents

Samus

can now charge shots in mid-air. Can be cancelled, but it’s dangerous

Marth

Dancing Blade is faster (also applies to Roy and Lucina)
now fully voiced in English

Snake

The Shadow Moses Island stage returns

King Dedede

Final Smash: unleashes missiles

Pichu

like in Super Smash Bros. Melee, its electric shocks damage it

Zelda

design based on The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Final Smash: Triforce of Wisdom (sealing move)

Sonic

Super Sonic Final Smash

Pac-Man

received a speed boost

Pokémon Trainer

can now play as Female Pokémon Trainer too

Captain Falcon

slow-mo on strong attacks (1 vs 1 only)
Big Blue stage is back

Cloud

Final Fantasy VII and Advent Children outfits available
Limit gauge now visible at all times

But it’s not just Cloud: various characters with gauges now have that very gauge displayed at all time on the screen:

Robin

you can see the remaining number of times they can use swords and tomes

Villager

you can see which items they have pocketed
8 different versions of Villager

Bowser

Final smash is now bigger and better

Game and Watch

now sports a closer look to original games

Young Link

yes, there’s now 3 different versions of Link in the game

Wolf

now sprots his look from Star Fox Zero
his moves have been upgraded

Kirby

Stone ability powered up (even more transformations)
more characters means even more copy abilities!

Shulk

Monado art change on the fly, by using button + direct (instead of quick succession of button presses)
Fiora added to Final Smash

Ganondorf

design based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Final Smash: transformation into Demon King Ganon

Mii Fighter

their proportions were adjusted
moves enhanced for all types
now features 12 voice options
to be useable in online battles?

Pit

his Final Smash now features the Lightning Chariot

Zero Suit Samus

Final Smash: uses her Power Suit to fire a giant laser

Olimar

when he takes damage, his helmets gets cracks, but those disappear after a while

Bayonetta

both Bayonetta 1 and Bayonetta 2 costumes are available (shots fired are slightly different)
Rodin available as assist trophy

Wario

Transformational Final Smashes no longer include regular moves

rapid fire punches (DK Jungle Beat style)

In case you haven’t noticed, the presentation points out that the characters now features even better facial expressions.

Little Mac

Giga Mac Rush as Special Smash

Ness

Paula and Poo as support in Final Smash
Jeff as assist trophy

Lucas

Final Smash: Kumatora and Boney as support

Wii Fit Trainer

new face, as requested by the Wii Fit developers

Mega Man

all hazards from both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS version in the Dr Wily stage
Proto Man and Bass as support in Final Smash

Palutena

set special attack for each move
Down Special now works as both counter and deflector

R.O.B.

now has a fuel gauge that shows how much further it can hover

A “new” type of fighter was introduced: Echoes Fighters, a fancy name of clone characters like Lucina or Daisy, a brand new character (an Echo Fighter based on Peach).

Inkling

they can ink opponents to deal more damage
they can use various weapons from the Splatoon games as Smash and Special attacks:
- Inkbrush
- Blaster
- Slosher
- Splattershot
- Splat Bombs
- Splat Roller
- Killer Wail (Final Smash)
can run out of ink, so you need to press the B button while guarding to go in ink and fill up your gauge
they have 8 different outfits, and each one has its own associated ink colour
Squid Sisters appear as assist trophee, with the camera closing up on them during the performance

Speaking of Assist Trophies, there’s been a major change: you can not only K.O them, but you also get some points for doing so. Be careful though: some of them really cannot be K.O.ed at all, so don’t bother trying!

Over 50 characters appear as assist trophies, and of course, there’s even more Pokémon in Poké Balls and items, too. In fact, there’s even a Fake Smash Ball now!

Next, here’s some of the stages appearing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:

Prism Tower
Green Green
Spear Pillar
Mario gGalaxy
Midgar
Kongo Falls
Lylat Cruiser
Princess Peach’s Castle
Spirit Train
Frigate Orpheon
Green Hill Zone
New Pork City
Wrecking Crew
Tortimer Island
Moray Towers
Great Plateau Tower

Of course, the returning stages all featured improved graphics. Also, all stages now have a Battlefield and an Omega Form, too

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features new techniques, such as:

Press and hold for rapid Strikes
Smash Attack to cancel your Dash
Ladder Attacks
Directional Air Dodge: increased mobility, but excessive dodging leaves you more and more vulnerable.

Finally, two more changes: in 1 vs 1 battles, attacks deal more damage than with more players. Finally, dring Time Battles, the fighter in the lead will sometime flash.

But that’s not all: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is also compatible with the GameCube controller. A “new” version of the controller will be released, but if you already own one (when they were released alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U), you will not have to buy a new one: you will be able to use your trusted controller!

Next: amiibo. The game is compatible with all amiibo of all characters present in the game, including the figures not from the Super Smash Bros. series of amiibo. And there’s some new amiibo that will be released for Inkling Girl, Ridley, but also Daisy, Snake, and more.

Just like in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, you will be able to scan an amiibo to add a Figure Player to the game, and then level it up. Even better: you can transfer amiibo data from those games to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate comes out on December 7th worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!

Source: Nintendo